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Norman Origins and Timeline

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Norman Origins and Timeline

Map showing Norman territories and Viking routes

📍 Part 1: Norman Origins

1. Where did the Normans originally come from before settling in Normandy?

Spain

Scandinavia (Vikings)

Germany

Italy

2. In which part of France is Normandy located?

Southern France

Eastern France

Northern France

Western France

3. Fill in the blanks:

The Normans were originally __________ who settled in __________ in northern France. They became known as Normans, which means "__________".

4. What happened in 911 AD that was important for Norman history?

📅 Part 2: Norman Timeline

5. Put these events in chronological order by writing 1, 2, 3, 4 in the boxes:

Norman Conquest of England (1066)

Viking raids begin (793)

Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte gives Vikings land in Normandy (911)

Vikings settle permanently in Normandy (10th century)

6. Which famous battle took place in 1066?

Battle of Hastings

Battle of Stamford Bridge

Battle of Normandy

Battle of York

7. How many years passed between the Vikings first settling in Normandy (911) and the Norman Conquest of England (1066)?

Answer: __________ years

🤔 Part 3: Understanding the Normans

8. Why do you think the Vikings chose to settle in Normandy? Give two reasons.
9. Explain in your own words what the word "Norman" means and where it comes from.
10. Based on what you've learned, why were the Normans important in British history?

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